Cheesy Loaded Tater Tot Recipe
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4.3
Cheesy Loaded Tater Tot Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by cooking frozen tater tots according to package instructions—either by baking or frying—until crisp. The cooked tots are spread in a baking dish, seasoned with salt and pepper, then topped evenly with shredded Mexican cheese blend and crumbled crispy bacon. Broiling for a few minutes melts the cheese and warms the bacon, creating a gooey, flavorful topping. A sprinkling of fresh chopped chives or scallions adds a mild onion freshness to finish.
The dish holds a satisfying contrast between the crunchy exterior of the tots and the melted, savory cheese and bacon. It can be served hot as a casual appetizer, side dish, or comfort snack without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
- 28 ounce tater tots frozen, in bag
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend , shredded
- 1/2 cup Bacon ,cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chives chopped, or scallions
- salt
- black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook tater tots according to package directions. You can choose to bake or to fry.
- Preheat broiler in oven. Spray a 9x13 metal or glass rectangular dish sprayed with cooking spray. Spread tots in an equal layer and season with salt and pepper. Cover with 2 cups of cheese- you can choose to do less, but hey, they are CHEESY tots. Top cheese with crumbled bacon
- Broil on high until all cheese has melted, approximately 3-4 minutes. Top with fresh chives or scallions and serve! Enjoy your Cheesy Bacon Tots!
- If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 841mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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